The following key combinations can be used to navigate over the fractal surface using the mouse:
Keys | Function |
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LMB | Move the mouse away from the start point to zoom in to that point |
RMB | Move the mouse away from the start point to zoom out from that point |
MMB | Move the surface in any direction dragging it with the mouse |
Shift + LMB | Move the surface in any direction dragging it with the mouse |
Shift + RMB | Rotate the surface around the center dragging in with the mouse |
Ctrl + LMB | Move the mouse up and down to zoom in and out from the center of the surface |
Ctrl + RMB | Move the mouse left and right to rotate the surface around the center |
4th Button | Navigate back to the previous position |
5th Button | Navigate forward to the next position |
Wheel | Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom in and out from the point under the mouse |
Shift + Wheel | Rotate the wheel up and down to rotate the surface around the center |
Ctrl + Wheel | Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom in and out from the center of the surface |
You can also use the following keys when the fractal view is active:
Keys | Function |
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Cursor Keys | Move the surface in any direction using the cursor keys |
- | Zoom out by 200% |
+ | Zoom in by 200% |
You can also use the Parameters page to edit the position, zoom and angle of the visible part of the fractal surface.
While hovering the mouse over the main fractal surface, a preview of the Julia fractal corresponding to the point under the mouse is dynamically generated. Double-click on the main view to switch it to the Julia fractal.
Click View > 3D View to switch to the 3D mode. You can rotate and zoom the 3D view using the mouse:
Keys | Function |
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LMB | Move the mouse to rotate the fractal surface around its center |
RMB, Ctrl + LMB |
Move the mouse up and down to zoom the view in and out |
Wheel | Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom the view in and out |
You can also use the cursor keys and +/- keys to rotate and zoom in the 3D mode.